John Schafer, 40, of Lyons was sentenced to 10 months in jail, with credit for days served, plus fines, costs and fees; and three years of probation for possession and manufacturing methamphetamine. He appeared in Ionia County 8th Circuit Court before Chief Judge Suzanne Hoseth Kreeger.

Schafer was arrested July 27 by Michigan State Police after he was stopped for a seatbelt violation in Lyons. The trooper saw evidence of a meth lab inside, and a search revealed two “one-pot” meth labs and methamphetamine.

Schafer said he acknowledged the crimes he committed and was sorry for what he had done, adding that financial issues led to his conduct.

“There are always options. Drugs are never the right choice,” Kreeger said, noting he is no stranger to the court system.

WILSON

Michael Wilson, 39, of Hubbardston was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 152 days served, plus fines, costs and fees; and three years probation for operating and maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine.

He was arrested by Michigan State Police and CMET officers June 21 in North Plains Township.

Kreeger said she is concerned about Wilson’s “significant addiction,” and urged him to follow all the terms and conditions of his probation if he wants to lead a different life.

“If not, you are certainly on the road to prison,” she said. “It’s important for you to surround yourself with new people.”

THALISON

Patricia Thalison, 52, of Ionia was sentenced to 12 months in jail, with credit for 115 days served, and drug court, plus fines, costs and fees, for home invasion, third degree. She also received 36 months of probation and 100 hours of community service.

“I am very remorseful for my behavior,” Thalison said. “I took the 12 months because I understand I deserve a lot more.”

Kreeger told Thalison her response indicated “you are in a position in life when you want to make some changes.